Skyn-lauss

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Skyn-lauss

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 skyn-lauss

adj. senseless, irrational; s. skepna, skynlaust kykvendi, an irrational being, a brute, animal, Sks. 46, Barl. 165, MS. 623. 18; skynlaus rödd, an irrational sound, Skálda 170; s. maðr, Sks. 246; s. snápr, Barl. 165.

Runic Inscription

ᛋᚴᚢᚾ-ᛚᛅᚢᛋᛋ

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

adj: adjective.
adj.: adjective.
l.: Linnæus.
S.: South, Southern.

Works & Authors

Barl.: Barlaams Saga. (F. III.)
Skálda: Skálda. (H. I.)
Sks.: Konungs Skugg-sjá. (H. II.)

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